Hand down best Starbucks location I've been to! Very timely, and courteous. The location is clean, and staff is consistently friendly and helpful. Went here multiple times while in town for a convention and I was very pleased. Environment, location, and staff read more

Service was top notch, great guys behind the counter, but that's it We were here for a convention and thought we can get a breakfast, sit down, relax before the show starts... guess not in this one? The whole place is a huge area with nothing in it? No chairs, no couches, nothing besides two small standing tables without chairs to put your stuff down? Pretty sucky to say the least, didn't plan on standing around for my breakfast, when I'm already going to be on my feet until late in the evening. Avoid this one if you expect a regular Starbucks experience, it's really an empty pickup place. read more

Always has been my go to out of all of them. Just down the street from where I live. That's not the reason why I choose this Starbucks out of the others. It's always clean, friendly, great customer service and very fast. The drinks taste like they've been properly made. I've been to places where they burnt the easiest drink to make. read more

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Loved the pastries!! I just got a normal coffe to start off my day and a croissant Loved everything.

If you have to go to Starbucks in this town or general area, this is the one. It actually opens to the UofW, Tacoma, bookstore and had only one homeless dude hanging out. Clientele consisted of college students and a mix of the general population minus kids skipping school. Starbucks prices have gone up recently but here in Tacoma you get to pay a BAG TAX of 5 cents, even for paper. I want to avoid Tacoma in the future, and not just because of this bag tax. They need to figure out a way to help their homeless, who seem to be everywhere. Maybe they can take some of this money from their bag tax to build a shelter or expand their services for the homeless. The coffee was good--made by the coffee master. read more

Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I should know better than to stop at this one. The service has always been awful. Today they got my order wrong and then blamed it on me. Very rude staff also they have no tables or chairs and no restroom. Do yourself a favor and drive a little farther to another Starbucks. read more

On my recent visit to Washington I was dying to have Starbucks because it literally was just above freezing outside! But though as corny as it may sound, I also had to experience drinking Starbucks coffee in the city it originated from, only I wasn't in Seattle, I was in Tacoma. This Starbucks location was easy walking distance from my hotel, and to the art museums and other attractions I was going to be viewing that day. It is centrally located in downtown Tacoma on Pacific Avenue, a main street that borders University of Washington- Tacoma on one side, and Tacoma Art Museum, Children Art Museum, Washington State History Mueum on the other side. On Pacific Avenue there are many shops and restaurants conveniently located for local residents, visitors as well as students from the University. From my hotel, my friend and I walked to visit the Museum of Glass, crossed over on the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, passed Union Station and then within 15 minutes wala! there it was- Starbucks! This Starbucks is one of the better Starbucks that I have been to so it is definitely a 5 stars. There is plenty of metered parking along Pacific Avenue and the light rail also makes frequent stops along Pacific Avenue. This is a medium sized Starbucks with ample seating inside and patio seating. Given the size they carry a lot of pastries and snacks. While we were there they were out of a lot of their holiday classics which was kind of a bummer. I think I ended up getting peppermint mocha which is still one of my favorite holiday drinks. It was a deliciously as always. The customer service here is really good. Everyone seemed to be smiling and in a good cheerful and friendly mood. Interestingly, this Starbucks opens right into the University Bookstore which I thought was cool. read more

Starbucks - Peppermint mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I love this Starbucks! The employees are very optimistic and sometimes they can make your day. We all know Starbucks is a great place to get coffee so food doesn't matter here but customer service and environment. The environment feels very welcoming. They are often warm when it is cold out! Their facility is clean and if you need to use the bathroom you have to ask for a key, which keeps the restroom looking mighty clean. Any-who, I love their customer service! They make my coffee right every time! Consistent is key. They always ask how you're doing and are not afraid to create a conversation with you. The one thing that got to me with is that, I'm not sure who it was, but it was a man who help me and I had told him that I got my gold card recently, he was patient enough to work with me to try and find my free drink for hitting gold; as always technology has let us down. So, he decide to give me coffee on the house :) how generous! I've been going here for 4 years now and ever since my life in UWT, this Starbucks has me connected. Thanks SB! read more

Starbucks - Happy hour = happy camper - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

I drove all over the place to decide which store to relax in this morning between Federal Way to Tacoma and wound up choosing this one. Regret my decision big time. Sat at a bistro style table. Fuck if the feet of the table were all jacked up and my hot coffee spillef all over my hand and table. I just wanted to get somewhere to fing relax. I wanted my 1 drip coffee and 1 refill with peace and quiet after a stressful week. This location stinks and the transients that come in are nasty..doesn't make for a pleasant environment either. read more

The bathrooms are nasty. It's 7:30 in the morning and they already are caked with pubic hair urine and filth. read more

Starbucks - Pubic hair. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This Starbucks is one of the better ones. A number of them out there do not have sandwiches and salads available to you but the Starbucks in high traffic areas sometimes do. This one is probably high traffic enough to have those extras since it is by transit stations, downtown Tacoma and colleges. The staff here was pretty friendly. We got in about twenty minutes before closing time and the friendliness was not worn out. We ordered our drinks after an afternoon of taking advantage of free museum day. One thing I was impressed with was my pastry. It tasted fresh! I have come across several Starbucks over the years where the pastries seem to be hardening after sitting out most of the day or perhaps they are several days old. I don't mind having a few days old pastries but at least fool me into thinking you made it today. :P I tend to stick to the independently owned coffee shops and will continue to do so but this place came in nice in a pinch. read more

I go to this Starbucks a lot since I go to UWT, and service is always outstanding. I say this because one time a fire alarm went off on campus and instead of the employees scrambling to close the store, they still went out of their way to make me a free iced caramel macchiato. Think about it, the building could have been on fire, and they still made me a drink. If you don't think that's good service, then I don't know what to tell you. Dave was the one who made my drink that day, and every time I come in he ALWAYS provides friendly customer service! This Starbucks has been my favorite one out of all the Starbucks I've been to! read more

Consistently a busy sbux. Order ahead! Connected to the UW book store, with an indoor entrance to it. It's been updated with a medium conference table at entrance. A medium amount of seating. 3 stars for: Consistently about a 3 minute wait for an americano. read more

One of the best Starbucks I've been to. Clean, spacious, well appointed, and the gentlemen behind the counter were delightful, kind, smart & helpful. read more

The rudest starbucks I have ever been too! And they talk crap about you right in front of you, the coffeemaker and the chick on the register was absolutely the most, My first time at this location and definitely my last! read more

They do not fill the cup all the way, it is more then 2in to the tip of the cup. Service is meh and their coffee is always burnt. read more

Ok, so I know this is a Starbucks and they make coffee, but honestly they seriously do make great coffee here. I also love the ambiance of the place. The two baristas's that work Thursday morning are stunning as well (just pointing that out).... Great coffee, relaxed place to come and do some work or meet with friends, beautiful baristas', what more can you ask for?? read more

Great Employees who make great Frappuccinos and don't mind talking to you, while you sit and relax.

Apple fritters. Breakfast sandwiches. Super friendly staff. These are the things that will keep me coming back here again and again. It sure as heck isn't the coffee, which is just as awful here as it is at any other Starbucks I've been to. Head to Metro Coffee just up the stairs for your caffeine. read more

Definitely one of the smallest and cramped Starbucks I have ever been to. So if it's busy, don't expect to get out of here in a hurry as they never seem to have more than one person making drinks. read more

Nice place, great people watching wifi all the things you would expect from Starbucks.

Not the best Starbucks, but a nice, clean place to grab a great cup of coffee and read the paper. . .

My favorite Starbucks in Tacoma. I may not buy from them often but the customer service speaks for itself typically at each location. Here is welcoming almost small town but very nice area to swing by and get your fill for the day. Until next time ( or later on the same day) read more

Love this Starbucks location! Love the staff, love my drinks, love the atmosphere! I graduate this year so I am going to miss it! No complaints here! read more

We came after a nearby high school was out (God I feel old) so it was a little crowded. Barista behind the counter offered samples and another took our orders. Ordering and getting our drinks went by quickly and out the door we went. read more

great customer service and love the space and how big it is and fast

I come here frequently since I go to school at UWT and each visit is always pleasant. The employees are friendly and work pretty quickly considering how busy this place can get. Coffee and food wise, it's just like any other Starbucks. The location is just very convienent for us students and is a nice, warm place for us to sit down and work on some homework. Absolutely no complaints here. read more

Ugh. I love this Starbucks because of the awesome employees and convenience since I'm a student. However, the few men that sit outside the windows and also inside the lobby for hours at a time, rolling their cigarettes and staring and cat calling all the women who walk by deter me from enjoying my coffee inside the actual Starbucks. Such a bummer that they make this location extremely uncomfortable. read more

Makes really good coffee and it's near the University Bookstore! Plus walking distance from the Conference Center!

I like their coffee and I like when I walk in they say hi. You know what else? They always say thanks or have a great day after I pay for my coffee. There are so many places out there now with a slacker mentality, but this isn't one of them. I always know I can get coffee I like there and no attitude with it. read more

I like that they're attached to the university book store. it's always busy but the service is fast and really friendly. lots of seating inside with the outdoor option too. of course free WiFi. read more

Very snobby baristas Lori and Ally. Took forever to get our order and then on top of that got it wrong. Then where rude about. Will definitely not be coming back to this one. read more

One of my favorite Starbucks! Staff is always friendly, and they never mess up my coffee order. Only complaint is lack of seating, but it's not a big deal to me. I love this location! read more

I come to this Starbucks nearly every day, sometimes even multiple times a day. I don't come here frequently just because I am a caffeine addict (that plays a small roll), I come here because the staff is always friendly and welcoming with warm smiles. Even at 6am. The coffee game is always strong, smooth, and delicious. They handle the rushes efficiently and effortlessly. This is by far my favorite Starbucks location. Keep up the great work guys! read more

Barista named Dave very welcoming. Looks like a bamf.

Still disappointed in the service at this Starbucks. Baristas frequently forget to have brewed coffee ready and I have now been forced to wait for simple coffee. This has happened at least six times in the last four months. Why then do I continue to subject myself by going to this Starbucks? Great question. read more